READ & WATSON MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE.

READ & WATSON MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE. Cal. 52. NSN. This gun was made in Danville, Virginia by Read & Watson. Read & Watson converted breech loading Hall carbines to muzzle-loaders. This well made gun exhibits a 32-1/2” bbl and is 48-1/2” overall length. Read & Watson’s alteration required replacement of the orig Hall breech block with a 1-pc brass breech which had a iron breech plug into which a percussion cone was placed. Stock is totally of Read & Watson’s design and construction. Two types of Read & Watson are known, the only difference is the size of the brass breech or receiver. Stock is pieced under middle band which is a typical feature of this gun. SNs for these guns are internal. Gun was not taken apart to ascertain number. This gun appears orig and authentic in all major parts and components. Externally the gun is totally unmarked with exception of a latter owner of guns initials and date of 1873. This is a very good example of a scarcely offered Confederate gun. CONDITION: Stock is solid, exhibits numerous dings and bruises. All parts are appear orig, with exception of one brass pin to middle band. 4-59160 JS18 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	814a	$11,500.00	READ & WATSON MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE. Cal. 52. NSN. This gun was made in Danville, Virginia by Read & Watson. Read & Watson converted breech loading Hall carbines to muzzle-loaders. This well made gun exhibits a 32-1/2” bbl and is 48-1/2” overall length. Read & Watson’s alteration required replacement of the orig Hall breech block with a 1-pc brass breech which had a iron breech plug into which a percussion cone was placed. Stock is totally of Read & Watson’s design and construction. Two types of Read & Watson are known, the only difference is the size of the brass breech or receiver. Stock is pieced under middle band which is a typical feature of this gun. SNs for these guns are internal. Gun was not taken apart to ascertain number. This gun appears orig and authentic in all major parts and components. Externally the gun is totally unmarked with exception of a latter owner of guns initials and date of 1873. This is a very good example of a scarcely offered Confederate gun. CONDITION: Stock is solid, exhibits numerous dings and bruises. All parts are appear orig, with exception of one brass pin to middle band. 4-59160 JS18 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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